Biodynamic Farms
This is a holistic, ecological, and ethical practice that observes the rhythms and cycles of the earth, sun, moon, stars, and planets and seeks to understand the subtle ways that the environment and wider cosmos influence the growth and development of plants and animals.
Gainesville
Swallowtail Farm
Biodynamic and organic methods for vegetables and flowers; Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) by A Greener World for our eggs, dairy and meats.
Offering Community Festivals, Education, Farm-to-Table events featuring renowned Florida chefs, host for Waldorf School class camping trips giving children a deep living farm experience.
Upcoming Swallowtail Farm developments: Greenhouse dinners and Herbal products.
Noah Kai Shitama (owner, farmer, author, educator)
Melissa Müller (owner, farmer, herbalist, lawyer)
Contact SwallowtailCSA@gmail.com, 352.327.1175
7301 SE 92nd Terr
Gainesville, FL 32641
Gainesville
Swallowtail Farm Store
Featuring fresh Swallowtail seasonal produce, cut flowers, berries & peaches, culinary and medicinal herbs and roots (some produced by other local sellers), raw dairy products (fresh milk, greek yoghurt, yoghurt, soft cheeses, cream cheese), fresh eggs, and various cuts of beef, pork & lamb.
Also featuring products from select local producers, including cheeses, charcuterie, tempeh, beer, kombucha, ferments & pickles, herbal topicals as well as a curated selection of national organic and biodynamic wines and ciders.
STORE HOURS 8a-6p, Mo-Su (7 days per week)
Shannon Murphy, Store Manager, Swallowtailstore@gmail.com
9905 SE Hawthorne Rd
Gainesville, Florida 32641
Hawthorne
Ochwilla Hill Farm [Ochwilla = "beloved waters" in native tongue]
Karen Sherwood (né Karen Inger Rasmussen), owner, farmer, folk herbalist, permaculture designer, consultant, mentor, teacher, author.
Ochwilla Hill Farm offers summer rotational grazing exclusively for biodynamic cows. Paddocks are augmented with various healing and nourishing plants. Additionally, Karen administers homœopathic treatments to certain animals, if appropriate. She also offers medicinal plant tours, on-site classes, off-site presentations, consultations, and various farming and herbal internships.
***The farm features an 150 year old farmhouse and is available to host small gatherings in a rustic setting.***
For inquiries contact Karen, ksherwood84@gmail.com, SMS or voicemail @ 352-213-2355
130 Orange Lane
Hawthorne, FLA, 32640
Sarasota
Biodynamic study and practice group
Meets most Sundays at 10am
Joe Savage, joseph.savage@verizon.net, 941-356-0669
Starflower Organic Skincare
Cherylyn Van Kirk
Phone: 641-924-3104
Email: star@starflower.com
Producers of over 100 organic and biodynamic skincare products and superfoods for the face, body, and bath.
Venice
Biodynamic compost mentor for homeowners, host for Biodynamic farmers in winter
Rand Carter, SMS 941-306-9407 (please text)